MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Join artist Christalene Loren and learn advanced techniques in paper maché this Saturday, Aug. 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Middletown Art Center.

The class will focus on mask making.

Participants are invited to engage with masks for Día de Muertos, Halloween or as totems, spirit guides or inner hero.

Learn this affordable and doable technique of sculpting as part of the Restore project for just $5.

Adults and teens 12 up of all artistic backgrounds are welcome to join. All materials are supplied but this is also a good opportunity to reuse your paper grocery bags.

“Now more than ever after the recent fires, we encourage all Lake County residents to engage in art making of all kinds, to express themselves and release stress and trauma,” said artist and Director Lisa Kaplan. “Being creative is healing, enriching and fun!”

The Restore project was made possible with support from the California Arts Council, a state agency, with additional support from local organizations, businesses, and individuals. Learn more about Restore scheduling and preregister for all classes at www.middletownartcenter.org/restore.

The next Restore class will be Sculpting with Felt with Alana Clearlake on Sept. 8.

September through May will feature Restore classes most Saturdays (or Sunday from time to time.

The project will culminate with the reopening of the EcoArts Sculpture Walk at Trailside Park, and a new Rabbit Hill Art Trail.

Restore offers opportunities for both personal and collaborative artworks.

Be a part of the growing arts and culture scene in South Lake County by becoming a MAC member, by participating in Restore, or by coming to any of the many arts and cultural events or classes at MAC.

Visit www.middletownartcenter.org or like Middletown Art Center on Facebook @ARTMiddletown to stay up to date with what’s happening at MAC.